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Proud Roots

Posted on July 6, 2016 By rayawambui No Comments on Proud Roots

Sometimes, when I dream,
I wake up as nothing short of
A Proud African Woman.

But, I’ve always been short.

And I can’t paint my skin…

Kenyan Mind, Poetry

Night Terrors

Posted on June 10, 2016 By rayawambui 1 Comment on Night Terrors

…we were all told not to speak of it.
But in the night, these memories haunt, lips sealed, we see each other different.

Kenyan Mind, Poetry

But, That’s Not What They Were Fighting For

Posted on August 25, 2015 By rayawambui 1 Comment on But, That’s Not What They Were Fighting For

with their husbands names,
hidden under their teeth…

Kenyan Mind, Poetry, Woman in the Two Thousands

Growing Up. Part 1. Conversation and Patience

Posted on February 22, 2014 By rayawambui 2 Comments on Growing Up. Part 1. Conversation and Patience

I am forced to admit, that I am quite a sporadic writer. I woke up the other morning, at three thirty, jumped out of bed and scrambled for a pen and lots of paper. I had to write about growing up, something I am suddenly very happy I’ve managed to do. Perhaps, one day, when…

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Journaling, Kenyan Mind

The mirrors across the road.

Posted on July 14, 2012 By rayawambui No Comments on The mirrors across the road.

I have the opportunity, once a month to ask people what they think about Kenya. It’s an anticipated pleasure. I was surprised by how much we agree on. Last night, there was a coincident of a sentiment that has been bouncing around my mind with it’s resonance. Our politicians represent us, reasonably accurately. As a…

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Journaling, Kenyan Mind

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